The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast

Episode 48: The Widow’s Comeback: Grief, Grit, and Owning the Hot Mess with Lisa Woolery

In this candid and empowering episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with Lisa Woolery, public relations executive turned sudden widow, who shares her raw and real journey through life after loss.
Lisa opens up about the shock of losing her husband with no warning and what it was like to navigate parenting, finances, dating, and her own identity in the aftermath. With humor, grit, and deep honesty, she reminds us that healing doesn’t have to be polished — and that embracing your “hot mess” moments can be part of what brings you back to life.
They discuss her book The Widow’s Comeback, writing through grief, why self-forgiveness is essential, and how playing pickleball and traveling the world became part of her own unexpected healing path.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt messy in their grief — and needed someone to say, “Me too.”
Follow her journey at thewidowscomeback.com or on Facebook and Instagram @TheWidowsComeback.

Episode 47: Grief, Growth & Synchronicity: Gabriella Richardson on Healing Across Generations

In this touching episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Gabriella Richardson, a grief traveler who shares how profound loss shaped her life from an early age. After losing multiple family members — including her uncle, great-grandmother, and grandfather — within ten months as a teenager, Gabriella developed beliefs and emotional patterns that would take years to untangle.
Now, as an adult, she reflects on how her grandmother’s more recent passing led her to revisit grief with a new lens — one filled with emotional clarity and powerful synchronicities. Gabriella opens up about the contrast between grieving as a teen and as an adult, and the ways her spiritual awareness has deepened through the process.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how grief evolves over time, what it teaches us about ourselves, and how unexpected signs can offer comfort, connection, and hope.
 

Episode 46: Saying No, Healing Deep: A Widow’s Journey to Boundaries and Self-Belonging with Suzanne Denigris

In this deeply honest episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes Suzanne Denigris — widow, mother, life coach, and boundaries advocate — for a conversation about reclaiming yourself after profound loss.
Suzanne shares her story of losing her husband in a way that shattered her world and forced her to navigate an intense grief journey. Along the way, she discovered the power of saying no without guilt, honoring her own needs, and rebuilding her life from the inside out.
Together, they discuss what it means to heal on your own terms, how boundaries are an act of self-love, and why your grief story can become a guiding light — not just for yourself, but for others too.
Website: coachingwithsuzanne.me
Instagram: @coachingwithsuzanne

Episode 45: Lessons from Loss: Finding Meaning, Healing, and Hope with Jon Emery

In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone reconnects with guest Jon Emery for a meaningful conversation about the messy, nonlinear journey of grief. Through candid storytelling and honest reflection, Jon shares what grief has taught him about life, healing, and showing up more fully for himself and others.
Together, they explore how loss changes us — not just through pain, but through unexpected moments of clarity, connection, and growth. This episode is for anyone navigating the quiet after the storm, wondering how to rebuild and move forward while still honoring what was lost.
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Episode 44: End-of-Life Clarity: Healing, Presence, and the Sacred Role of a Death Doula with Jill

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone is joined by certified death doula Jill from End of Life Clarity for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to hold space at the edge of life.
Jill shares her journey as a non-medical end-of-life practitioner, supporting individuals and families through one of the most sacred and often avoided parts of the human experience: dying. Together, they explore how facing death with presence, preparation, and compassion can open profound doors for healing — not just for the dying, but for the living as well.
Whether you're grieving, supporting someone through terminal illness, or simply curious about what it means to die well, this episode offers wisdom, grounding, and clarity.
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Episode 43: Healing Through Intuition: Grief, Trauma, and the Power of Soul Connection with Matty from Soul Vibe Insights

In this deeply moving episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with Matty from Soul Vibe Insights to explore the intersection of grief, trauma, and intuitive healing. Matty vulnerably shares his story of being sexually assaulted by his grandfather at a young age a wound that shaped his early years and emotional world in profound ways.
Through years of soul work, Matty found a path toward healing by reconnecting with his intuition and spiritual gifts. He and his wife now teach others how to access their Akashic Records through their course Akashic Attunement: A Journey to Intuitive Mastery, helping people build a deeper connection with themselves and their inner wisdom.
This conversation is an invitation to anyone carrying deep pain: healing is possible, and your soul has always been speaking to you. Sometimes the path back to wholeness begins by simply learning how to listen.
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Episode 42: Messages from the Other Side: Grief, Spiritual Awakening, and the Power of Energy Healing

In this soulful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with energy practitioner and author Terri-Ann Russell to explore the deep, spiritual layers of grief. After the devastating loss of her son Anthony, Terri-Ann was guided into a path of spiritual awakening, connection beyond the veil, and the healing power of energy work.
She opens up about how grief cracked her open to a deeper understanding of love, purpose, and transformation—and how she now helps others process loss through intuitive connection and holistic support.
✨ Whether you’re curious about mediumship, navigating life after child loss, or looking for hope in your own healing, this conversation offers both compassion and clarity from someone who’s walked through the fire.
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Episode 41: Grieving the Unexpected: Infertility, Widowhood, and the Power of Choosing Healing

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone welcomes certified grief recovery specialist JoBeth Evans for a vulnerable and insightful conversation about the lesser-discussed grief of infertility. While many know her story as a young widow, today JoBeth shares how the grief of not becoming a mother shaped her healing in deeply personal ways.
Together, they explore how grief isn’t always about what we’ve lost — sometimes, it’s about what never came to be. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by showing up, finding support, and learning to carry the invisible losses with courage.
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